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Crystal Palace v West Ham UnitedThursday, 15th October 2015by Preview Percy''We're earlier than usual with Preview Percy's piece this week. He's gone to see his lawyer to make sure his ex-wife can't reopen their divorce settlement. Which she will probably want to do if she reads this......''

Slaven in tune with the supportersFriday, 2nd October 2015by Paul Turner''At the pre-match press conference on Thursday, 1 October for the game away to Sunderland, a question was put to Slaven Bilic regarding the cost of match day tickets as can be seen within the KUMB article here. ..''

Sunderland v West Ham UnitedFriday, 2nd October 2015by Preview Percy''Unlike Jeremy Corbyn, not only would Preview Percy press the big red button in the event of a nuclear war, he'd probably do it in peacetime. Croydon, Liverpool and White Hart Lane are first on his hit list. Sunderland isn't on the list. Yet........ ..''

West Ham United v Norwich CityFriday, 25th September 2015by Preview Percy''It was once pointed out to Alan Partridge, Norwich's favourite fictional broadcaster, that a anagram of his name was "Anal Dirge Prat".
Talking of which, here is Preview Percy..''

Leicester City v West Ham United Tuesday, 22nd September 2015by Preview Percy''This will probably be the only match preview you read that tackles the "Great Crisp Packet Controversy". Here's Preview Percy to show why this is not necessarily a good thing.......''

Stop the migration process now, Arnold Hills wouldMonday, 21st September 2015by PC Hammer''If you look back on our history our founder Arnold Hills, although seemingly a tough chap, had a rich streak of fairness and the hope of doing the right thing in him as can be seen by this quote attributed to him:..''

Manchester City v West Ham UnitedFriday, 18th September 2015by Preview Percy''This week's Preview Percy column contains a snippet of information that may be of interest to anyone planning on taking part in a tv quiz in Argentina or, possibly, India. Which is of no consolation to the rest of us unfortunately.......''

An interesting windowWednesday, 2nd September 2015by Het-Field''It was an interesting transfer window, which has ultimately proved quite fruitful - although I don't think anybody could criticise anybody else for believing at one point that our dealings were done after Manuel Lanzini signed and that a free transfer for Joey Barton was the only likely outcome. ..''

Moving on upWednesday, 2nd September 2015by Paul Walker''Before our very eyes in the amazing last hours of the transfer window, we watched ourselves moving to a different level...''

The best away win EVER…Monday, 31st August 2015by Paul Walker''Right, I believe it. We have won at Anfield, frankly I never thought I would ever see the day. For those of us of a certain vintage and for yours truly who spent 20 years of his working life in Liverpool, it is something just a touch special...''

Liverpool v West Ham Utd: is this our year?Saturday, 29th August 2015by Brian Williams''Is this the year the Liverpool hoodoo finally ends? The bookies clearly don’t think so and, based on what we’ve seen at Upton Park so far this season, it’s hard to argue with them. But, be honest, who really thought West Ham would win at the Emirates?..''

Trying to make sense of it allFriday, 28th August 2015by Matt Bell''I don't watch Eastenders or any other soap. I don't need to because I'm a West Ham fan and they provide a weekly dose of drama, tears and terrible performances from highly paid professionals...''

DisillusionedMonday, 24th August 2015by Paul Turner''The first half in particular of the AFC Bournemouth game this past weekend will live long in the memory, along with other modern day successes like Chesterfield away in the league cup, Stockport County or Savio Nsereko. ..''

West Ham United v AFC BournemouthFriday, 21st August 2015by Preview Percy''We haven't entertained Bournemouth at home since Preview Percy started writing these columns a few years ago. So we'd just like to reassure visiting supporters that it's nothing personal - he's this bad EVERY week.......''

West Ham United v Leicester CityFriday, 14th August 2015by Preview Percy''Last Sunday's season-opener ended an 8-year wait for a win over Arsenal. The wait for Preview Percy to get a round in on the other hand goes on.........''

Are you watching, Allardyce?Monday, 10th August 2015by Paul Walker''Sometimes you just have to take a step back, forget all the bickering about transfers, money, new stadiums and attention-seeking owners, and just soak up the very special feeling than comes from an amazing victory nobody thought possible...''